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Iranian Civilians Receive Light Weapons Training in Mosques

Iranian men and women attended defence training sessions on light weapons held in mosques across several cities. State television broadcast the sessions as part of public readiness measures.

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2 sources·May 17, 12:08 PM·1m read
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Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities. State television showed the sessions, saying they were part of public readiness to defend the country.

The sessions focused on light weapons and took place inside mosques. Iranian civilians participated in the training.

State television described the exercises as preparation for national defence. The broadcasts presented the sessions as routine public readiness activities.

Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.

State television, 17 May 2026 (Al Jazeera)

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